AISI 304 Stainless Steel Square Billet

A semi-finished square billet made from AISI 304 austenitic stainless steel with a cross-sectional area under 232 cm², typically used for hot rolling into bars or wire rods. It falls under HTS 7218.99.0015 as a primary form of stainless steel with square cross-section, not further worked beyond basic casting and rolling. These billets are essential for downstream manufacturing of corrosion-resistant components.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7218.91.00Same rate: 35%

If rectangular cross-section

Rectangular semi-finished stainless products fall under 7218.91, while square specifically goes to 7218.99

7218.10.00.00Same rate: 35%

If in ingot form

Ingots or other primary forms without defined square cross-section classify under 7218.10

7222.30.00Same rate: 35%

If alloy steel exceeding stainless parameters

Non-stainless alloy steel bars/rods in square section use Chapter 72 heading 7222

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide mill test certificates confirming stainless steel composition and square cross-section dimensions; ensure cross-sectional area calculation is accurate to avoid reclassification; declare as semi-finished, not bars if not further rolled